An Internal Auditor Finds During an Engagement That Payment for the Organization's

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Multiple Choice

An internal auditor finds during an engagement that payment for the organization's general insurance policy is two months overdue. The issue is informally mentioned to the finance department which immediately submits the invoice for payment. The auditor decides to exclude this finding from the final audit report as the oversight was immediately corrected and there were no consequences because of this late payment. Which of the following rules of conduct as described in the IIA Code of Ethics, did the auditor fail to uphold?

• A) Confidentiality.
• B) Objectivity.
• C) Integrity.
• D) Competency.

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Definitions:

Alternative Payees

Parties other than the original recipient designated to receive payments or benefits in specific arrangements.

Payable

Refers to an amount of money that is owed and should be paid, often within a specific period of time.

Instrument

Refers to a legal document formalizing an agreement or right, often used in financial transactions.

Certified Check

A check that is accepted by the bank from which the funds are drawn.